Staff Engineering Technician - Civil Design

Description

An exciting opportunity is available to join Gewalt Hamilton Associates (GHA), an employee-owned, multi-faceted civil engineering and land surveying company that has built a reputation of civil engineering with a personal approach. We are seeking a Staff Engineering Technician to join our growing Civil Design team in Vernon Hills, IL.

How you will make an impact: 

The Staff Engineering Technician will report to the Division Director and participation in a variety of technical engineering work involving both field and office support of engineering projects. This is a broad classification with individual positions assigned to specific functional areas; duties and assignments may overlap depending on the operational needs and staffing levels. Positions at this level receive routine instruction and assistance as new or unusual situations arise. This role is an exempt, salary, position.  We offer a hybrid work environment. 

Responsibilities:

•  Proficient in office operating procedures and policies of the company.
• Have experience in the assigned tasks within your division.
• Prepares sketches and drawings.
• Provides support to professional engineering staff. 
• Must be able to collaborate with other team members and have good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Must have the knowledge of an engineering office, field work, required by your division, along with the physical ability to work outdoors under adverse conditions.
• Read engineering plans, interpret standard drawings and specifications, survey notes, maps and reports.  
• Understand methods, practices, techniques and instruments used within your work.
• Work independently in the absence of supervision.
• Calculate grades and construction quantities.
• Engineering plan review.

Why GHA?

Join our dynamic team and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your personal and professional growth. We offer generous Paid Time Off (PTO), seven paid holidays, and additional floating holidays. New parents can take advantage of our Parental Leave, while our Educational Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement programs empower you to continue your education and advance your career. Our health and well-being are our priority, which is why we provide robust health insurance options, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with FSA and HSA spending accounts. Secure your future with our 401k Profit Sharing, Bonus Programs, and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). For added peace of mind, we offer Voluntary Life and AD&D insurance, Short-term and Long-term Disability coverage, and Legal insurance. With our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and much more, we are committed to supporting you every step of the way. Join us and be a part of a team that values and invests in you! 

Qualifications

What you will bring to Gewalt Hamilton Associates, Inc.

Education:

• Must have a high school diploma or GED. Associates degree preferred.

Experience:

• Must have valid Illinois Driver’s License.
• Previous experience in Municipal work preferred.
• Two to four years of increasingly responsible technical experience at  a level comparable to an Engineering Technician Level II.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Experience in Microstation/GEOPAK and/or AutoCAD and Civil 3D a plus.

ADA SPECIFICATIONS
The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be honored to enable individuals with different abilities to perform the essential functions.

• May require occasional bending and lifting up to 50 pounds.
• May require periodic travel up to 30%.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY:
GHA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Salary : $50,000 - $80,000